The Scar of Shame (1929)
An educated, upscale young black musician marries a woman from a lower socioeconomic class to get her out of the clutches of her stepfather.
Director: Frank Perugini
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: April 13, 1929
Cast
- Harry Henderson - Alvin Hillyard
- Norman Johnstone - Eddie Blake
- Ann Kennedy - Lucretia Green
- Lucia Lynn Moses - Louise Howard
- William E. Pettus - 'Spike' Howard
- Lawrence Chenault - Ralph Hathaway
- Pearl McCormack - Alice Hathaway
Screenplay
Cinematography: Al Liguori
Production: Colored Players Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
marriage contract, prison escape, class differences, silent film, framed for a crime, sleazy pimp, sexual exploitation, abusive stepfather, mother son relationship, african american, caste, piano player, melodrama
More Films by Director: Frank Perugini
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Scar of Shame about?
- An educated, upscale young black musician marries a woman from a lower socioeconomic class to get her out of the clutches of her stepfather.
- Who directed The Scar of Shame?
- The Scar of Shame was directed by Frank Perugini.
- Who stars in The Scar of Shame?
- The Scar of Shame stars Harry Henderson, Norman Johnstone, Ann Kennedy, Lucia Lynn Moses, William E. Pettus, Lawrence Chenault.
- How long is The Scar of Shame?
- The Scar of Shame has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Scar of Shame?
- The Scar of Shame is a Drama film.
- Where was The Scar of Shame produced?
- The Scar of Shame was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Scar of Shame?
- The themes of The Scar of Shame include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Social Commentary and Reflection.